Letter from Boy Scout Leaders 11/24/10

The negative environment at GBFD is not isolated to me. Here is a letter from the Boy Scout leaders pleading for assistance since the members of GBFD continue to treat the Boy Scouts as a burden instead of a partner in the community:

Thank you Brian … I appreciate your support … I would really like to address this issue and could use some advise on an approach …

I/we have been really trying to be as good, appreciative and supportive of the department as we can … what else can we do? …

the previous week, a woman from the Department was using the Firehouse Conference Room and tried to get the one Fireman occupying the back room to let us use it for our Committee meeting and the individual would not leave … she shared with me her frustration on the situation and indicated she could not do much about it …

would a sit down meeting help? … are there expectations that this individual has of us that we are not fulfilling? … how can we make this situation right? … I can involve the Council to assist us if that what it takes … can I address the Fire Department Commissioner Board?

is there a service project our Troop can do to benefit the department that would help the situation? … maybe everyone working together? … this negative air is not good for either organization … I would like there to be mutual respect and understanding between the two organizations …

it has been suggested by members of the Troop Committee that we find another Chartering Organization, but I would prefer to work this situation out since the relationship started way before any of the current individuals from either organization were involved, there is a long standing history that we would like to continue …

any suggestions would be appreciated … we truly want to do what is best for the Scouting organization and be respectful and appreciative of our Chartering Organization …

Thank you,